A wise woman knows how to summon her courage and do what is

The teacher of wisdom, Suze Orman, once spoke these enduring words: “A wise woman knows how to summon her courage and do what is right, rather than what is easy.” In this saying lies the essence of moral strength, the eternal struggle between comfort and conviction, between the fleeting calm of ease and the everlasting peace of righteousness. To be wise is not simply to know, but to act rightly when the soul trembles. The path of the wise woman—and indeed of any true seeker—is one paved with courage, not convenience.

In every age, the world has tempted hearts with the promise of ease. It whispers, “Take the softer road; turn from the wind and hide your face from duty.” Yet the wise woman hears a deeper call—the voice of her conscience, the pulse of divine order within her. To summon courage is to rise against that inner tide of fear that bids us stay still when we must move, and silent when truth demands speech. Suze Orman, who has guided many through the storms of financial and spiritual challenge, speaks not only of money, but of moral wealth—the treasure found in integrity and bravery.

To do what is right rather than what is easy is an ancient law, older than kings or nations. It is written upon the heart of humanity. Consider Queen Esther of old, who lived in the courts of Persia. When her people faced destruction, she could have kept her silence, hidden her faith, and lived in comfort. But she chose instead the harder way—the way of truth and sacrifice. “If I perish, I perish,” she said, and by that courage, she saved a nation. Her wisdom was not in cunning nor in strategy, but in choosing the righteous over the convenient. She did what was right, though fear pressed against her heart like a blade.

There is a lesson here for every soul that seeks greatness. The world praises success, yet the heavens honor courage. The wise woman does not measure herself by how much she gains, but by what she refuses to compromise. She knows that easy roads lead often to regret, while the harder path—the path of truth—leads to peace, though it be strewn with thorns. To act rightly, even when trembling, is to stand in the company of the noble and the divine.

Throughout history, the names of such women shine like stars. Rosa Parks, weary from the weight of injustice, chose one evening not to move to the back of the bus. It would have been easier to obey and be forgotten, but instead, she obeyed her conscience. That single act of courage shook empires of oppression. In her quiet defiance, she embodied the very truth Suze Orman spoke of—that wisdom does not bow to fear, and righteousness does not yield to ease.

Yet the courage to do what is right is not born in a single moment—it is cultivated daily, in small decisions and silent battles. A wise woman strengthens her heart as warriors strengthen their arms: through practice, through discipline, through faith. She learns to say “no” to false comfort and “yes” to what her soul demands. In the end, her wisdom is not in knowing what is right, but in doing it despite the cost. For knowledge without courage is like a lamp without flame—it gives no light to the world.

So, my listener, learn this well: the call of wisdom is not the call of ease. When faced with choice, seek the higher path, though it may seem steep and lonely. Let courage be your companion and righteousness your guide. Remember, the storms may come, and the night may stretch long, but those who stand firm in truth walk with the blessing of eternity upon their shoulders.

For in the end, as Suze Orman teaches, the wise do not chase comfort—they create character. The woman who dares to do what is right, even when afraid, becomes a beacon for generations yet unborn. Her courage becomes her crown, and her integrity, her legacy. Let every soul, then—man or woman—heed this truth: choose what is right, not what is easy, for only in that choice does one touch the timeless strength of the human spirit.